Shipping Packaged Food from San Jose to Xiamen via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent contamination during the long ocean journey. Temperature control may be necessary depending on the specific type of packaged food being shipped, and adherence to hygiene standards is crucial to avoid spoilage.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific health certificates or import permits mandated by Chinese regulations for packaged food products. Compliance with both Costa Rican export and Chinese import regulations is essential.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.